The magic of PAM: D.C. area blogs

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Washington Post editors

Good afternoon. Snow fell, schools closed early and many more hardened snow veterans grumbled about what wimps we are in the D.C. region. Yes, we are, but after last year's spectacle that was "Snowmageddon" -- do you blame us for being twitchy?

If one of your new year’s resolutions was to get more culture into your life, check out this post from Around the Mall on top things to do at the Smithsonian in 2011. Most of the events are free (one of the great things about living in the D.C. area) and using this list, you can plan ahead.

Okay, the following post does involve math, but it’s baking math. Master it and your reward could be a fabulous chocolate cake. Modern Domestic offers us a lesson in how to convert recipes from cups to ounces. Why would you want to do this? Because some chefs -- including Alton Brown -- insist that weight, rather than volume, is a much better way to cook.